The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup.

HT Announcements

4.4.2004 U-20 World Cup in Egypt

The next U-20 World Cup will be played in Egypt, the country by the Nile known as Misr at home and in Hattrick. This is the first World Cup or U-20 World Cup in Hattrick to be played in Africa, and also the first to be played in the Middle East. It was now quite about time for this! :) The first round is played on May 7. This will be the last World Cup to be played with the old cup format.

15.6.2004 U20 World Cup

The U20 World Cup has reached the semifinals, where The Netherlands and Norway on one side and Spain and Romania clash on the other. Both matches are of course available on Expekt.com

19.6.2004 U-20 World cup final

In the final battle for the trophy, Spain will face off against Norway after both teams won their semifinals by a score of 3-2. Be sure to catch the final Sunday at 20:00 HT-Time.